Desogestrel Prescribing at BALANCE STREET

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
1,332
Total Quantity
114.8K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+236%

BALANCE STREET prescribed 1,332 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,596 to the NHS. This is 236% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
113

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,332
Total Quantity114,828
Total NHS Cost£3,596
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+236%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,332 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference+236% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.